Business Analyst, Inventory Allocation

7 days ago

Madison, WI, United States Pacific Cycle Full time
Big companies don't make great bikes. Great people do.

Pacific Cycle delivers some of the biggest names in outdoor recreation - Schwinn & Mongoose. Our culture is as fun and lively as the lifestyle brands we represent, where innovative ideas are welcome and customer satisfaction is a top priority. Now's the time to join the ride

A continued commitment to and investment in our people, products, and consumers is the foundation of how we build our bright future. We offer a competitive total rewards package with generous time off, incredible product discounts, and a fun working environment

We are connected by four core values that serve as the basis for a strong future.
  1. Passion to Perform: We focus on delivering results. With a winning spirit, we go the extra mile to ensure our consumers have an outstanding experience with every ride.
  2. Care & Act Responsibly: Our colleagues, customers, partners, and plant matter to us; we strive to have a positive impact on our society and the environment.
  3. Trust to Act: We demonstrate responsibility by taking initiative, giving each day our best, and showing ownership of the work we do.
  4. Make it Fun: We make work just as fun as riding by creating strong connections and celebrating our achievements together.


Join our team as a Business Analyst, Inventory Allocation This role will leverage analytical skills to review future product inventory needs in line with our product strategy. As a crucial part of inventory management, you will apply forecasting models, analyze consumption patterns, and account for seasonal variations to ensure that our inventory aligns with performance trends.

This role is based out of Madison, WI corporate office and is eligible to participate in the company's Hybrid work program; working in the office 3 days and eligible to work remotely 2 days.
Below you will find a few (but not all) of the main responsibilities:
  • Manage warehouse inventory targets, performance against targets, and contribute to action plans to ensure process success and sustainability
  • Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to determine precise inventory requirements and establish effective replenishment strategies.
  • Regularly prepare detailed inventory reports and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Highlight critical metrics such as stock levels, turnover rates, and order accuracy. Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide actionable recommendations for process enhancements and cost reductions.
  • Partner with the Category Planner to prioritize allocation of inventory across retail accounts and distribution centers to guarantee customer orders are shipped on time and in full.
  • Develop initial forecasts to ensure detailed item-level coverages for accounts.
  • Provide analytics to minimize and monitor inventory aging, excess and obsolescence.
Key Competencies

Communication | Relationship Building | Problem Solving/Decision Making | Results Orientation
Education & Experience
  • Must be authorize to work in the United States
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Planning or related field or equivalent years of experience
  • 1-2 years of supply chain management or inventory management experience
  • Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software (SAP, Power BI, SAS, etc.)
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • Extensive experience and proficiency in BI & Excel tools and functionality
  • Creative problem solver with the ability to prioritize initiatives and anticipate business needs

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